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Company and Industry Financial Ratios

Financial ratios are used to measure the financial condition of a company or industry and to compare the financial strengths and weaknesses of one company with another or with its broader industry. Ratios are generally calculated using financial data available through public disclosures, though companies do not need to calculate and disclose these ratios themselves. Library-subscribed company and industry databases generally calculate and provide ratios in their financial data sections.

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Other databases with Ratios

  • Business Insights Global This link opens in a new window
    • Company Ratios: Search for a company and navigate to the company profile page. Then, in the “Company Information” box select “Financials,” and then select the “Ratios” tab.
  • Capital IQ This link opens in a new window
    • Company Ratios: Search for a company and navigate to the company profile page. Then, in the left navigation menu under “Financials/Valuation” select “Ratios.”
    • Industry Ratios: On the main page, mouse over “Markets” and select from the industries listed under the “Industries” heading. Then, in the left navigation menu under “Industry Profile” select “Key Stats & Ratios.”
  • D&B Hoovers This link opens in a new window
    • Company ratios: Search for a company and navigate to the company profile page. Then, in the left navigation menu, under “Financials” select “Annual Ratios.”
    • Industry Ratios: Search for a company and navigate to the company profile page. Then, in the left navigation menu, under “Financials” select “Ratio Comparisons.”
  • MarketLine This link opens in a new window
    • Company Ratios: Search for a company and navigate to a company profile page. Then, in the left navigation menu under “Financials” select “Ratios.”
  • Mergent Intellect This link opens in a new window
    • Company Ratios: Search for a company, select the “Financial Details” tab, and then “Ratio.”
    • Company or Industry Ratios: On the main page, scroll down to the link for “Key Business Ratios.” On the Key Business Ratios page select “Ratios,” and then use the options to identify an industry or company.

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